Benefits of Video Monitoring
You may think that having a comprehensive intrusion and fire alarm system is enough to protect your property. But have you considered the benefits of video monitoring? This involves adding a few video cameras to your system and having a professional monitoring company watch the footage in real-time. This third party is alerted to events at your location and can dispatch the police or fire department if needed. Not only can it provide peace-of-mind, but many more benefits as well.
1. Deterring Criminals
Many intruders will skip a property that has cameras and go for an easier target. The more you market your property as secure, the lower the chance of criminals trying to enter. One option is having a two-way audio set up that can be utilized to notify a suspicious person that they are on camera and being recorded. Often a warning can stop criminals before they act, especially for crimes of opportunity.
2. Faster and More Efficient Incident Response
Just having video cameras can help keep your property safe, but you can’t watch the feed at all hours of the day and night. A third party monitoring company can. Certain activities can be designated for monitoring (someone on the porch or in the backyard) and for certain times and schedules. In addition, if the camera system is tied to an existing burglar alarm, alerts can be set for door or window openings. This would trigger a camera-check to assess the situation. The viewer could then alert the police or fire department and give details of the situation. This could result in a better response than just an alarm alerting authorities that something is happening.
3. Keeping Tabs and Staying Informed
Checking on your family members, especially children and pets, while you are at work or out of town can really create peace-of-mind. With standard alarm systems, no news is good news. But being able to see inside your home in real time through video cameras is priceless when you want to make sure everyone is safe.
5. Gathering Evidence and Information
If a break-in or other crime does occur, you’ll have footage of the event. This can help when filing an insurance claim as well as for a police investigation. Recordings could even help settle disputes with neighbors. Having proof of what actually happened can be a huge benefit in many cases.
Cultris Security can help! Contact us online or by phone at 281-506-8466 to discuss options for video monitoring services and custom alarm and CCTV systems.
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